Sloe gin
Sloe Gin
Sloe gin (/sloʊ dʒɪn/) is a type of gin that is flavored with sloe berries, which are a small fruit relative of the plum. Sloe gin has a sweet and fruity taste, with a slight tartness from the sloes.
Etymology
The term "sloe gin" comes from the Old English word "slāh", which was the name for the sloe berry. The word "gin" is derived from the older English word "genever", which itself comes from the Dutch word "jenever". Both "genever" and "jenever" mean "juniper", which is the primary flavoring in gin.
Production
Sloe gin is made by steeping sloes in gin, often with sugar, and then allowing the mixture to age. The sloes are traditionally picked after the first frost of winter, which helps to break down the tough skins and release the juice. The gin used can be any type, but traditionally a high-proof gin is used to extract more flavor from the sloes.
Related Terms
- Gin: A distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries.
- Sloe: A small fruit, relative of the plum, used in the production of sloe gin.
- Distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
- Juniper berry: The female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers, used as a spice and also gives gin its distinctive flavor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sloe gin
- Wikipedia's article - Sloe gin
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